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• Can a Wolfsburg GL use the same springs as Westy or Early Model Van with raised springs?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 04:30:47 -0400
  Can an 88 Wolfsburg GL use the same springs as Westy or Early Model Van with raised springs? Can I use my same shocks...
• Coil Spring for 88 weekender....
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 16:19:36 EST
  I wonder whatever happened to someone in Northern California who duplicate the coil springs (front and rear) from a set of German coil springs...
• FS: Boge performance springs
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 11:02:16 -0700
  Selling brand new Boge high-performance lowering spring kit. The springs fits all Vanagons except Syncros. Lowers the ride to Wolfsburg height for better...
• FS: Boge performance springs
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 11:02:16 -0700
  Selling brand new Boge high-performance lowering spring kit. The springs fits all Vanagons except Syncros. Lowers the ride to Wolfsburg height for better...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :ayee!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:08:01 -0700
  ...There is another limitation...the length of the spring perches. >If the spring is longer than the spring perches, obviously, you have to compress...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:31:34 -0700
  Derek Drew wrote: > <> what do the spacers do that firms up the > > suspension if they do not change spring rate? > I believe there is...
• front spring code question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:32:42 -0700
  I have some front springs from my '82 westy (orig. diesel). After all these years they now measure approx 350 mm long, 16.42...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:19:25 -0700
  >| The majority opinion says inserting a spacer only raises the van height >| by the thickness of the spacer without affecting spring or suspension >| characteristics...
• Re: is big throttle spring needed 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:54:27 -0400
  Hi Spencer, Can you describe for me witch spring you are missing? On the throttle body there are two springs, the round one that...
• 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
  Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:37:25 -0500
  ...The water tank cover has a broken spring and the water hookup is missing the cover with spring and pin. Anyone have a source...
• Re: Spring Install
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:25:48 -0400
  I have had springs and shocks in and out of our '88 many times while experimenting with different combinations. The rear springs will come...
• Re: Rear Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:59:51 -0500
  ...It's time to quit being so cheap > and get some new springs. Some vendors recommend replacing all four > springs, but do I really...
• Re: [Vwdiesel] Rear shocks 91 ECO Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:59:20 -0700
  On 3 Apr 2008 at 8:18, James Hansen <jhsg@sasktel.net> wrote: > For sure it's a spring issue Bryan. > If you plan...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 06:33:56 -0700
  ...By inserting the spacer between the spring and the top spring > perch, you compress the spring by the width of the spacer, and it...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :ayee!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:39:56 -0700
  ...The van is sitting on a pre-loaded spring....it is sitting on a spring confined within the limits of the fixed spring perches...
• Mammoth Hot Springs maps
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:16:41 -0700
  ...http://wanr.earthbiz.net/MammothHotSprings.html We went to Pulkys pool and Crawley Hot Springs. Both interesting and fun natural hot springs. Dan Los...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:01:39 -0600
  I'm sitting here staring at a 2wd CARAT front spring, and a standard spring from my '89 SyncroBeast. The ONLY difference, an I...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:51:56 -0400
  You can replace the diaphragm springs with coil springs, much like valve springs but much smaller diameter, to allow movement of the J-pipe...
• : Re: vanagon lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:35:52 EDT
  Joseph, The Bus Depot springs are most likely the same as the Bus Boys. Dus Depot's are $115 less. These springs drop the...
• Fw: [vanagon] Vanagon Custom Coil Springs Are Ready to Order
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:29:49 -0700
  ...The springs > are based on the height of the 1985 vanagon westy > spring, the tallest spring VW made for the vanagon. > Thus how much...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 09:42:30 -0500
  ...Sounds like to PO put the wrong spring back on. They aren't any challenge with the right spring. Possibly you're putting it...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:47 +0000
  My experience is the front springs are the PITA ones. In my Van all I have to do is unbolt the bottom of the...
• Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:06:17 -0400
  > Has anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable > assist mechanism in the Westy poptop supports? Any hints or warnings? > Quite...
• New springs on my 1989 Vanagon with shims for the lefty camper sway
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:01:40 -0800
  Just a progress report on the completion of installing my new springs that steve@syncro.com makes. I am thoroughly delighted with the results...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:58:36 -0700
  This was for stock 2wd springs, but I didn't need a compressor tool for getting springs out/in when rebuilding my '81 front...
• Need Carat Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:42:23 -0400
  Anyone have a set of stock springs you'd like to sell? I'd consider aftermarket lowering springs. Thanks, Jim Central PA
• Front Spring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 1 Jan 2011 20:10:50 -0500
  Howdy List, I wanted to add a few details from my front-spring replacement experience to the general knowledge base. My van is a...
• 2WD Vanagon Coil Springs Prototypes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 12:00:53 -0800
  Is anyone interested in purchasing a set of prototype coil springs for a 2wd vanagon? I am having 5 sets made. They are based...
• RE: 71 WESTY AND DOOR HANDLES
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 16:06:09 GMT
  > > > >If anyone knows a source for the right spring, please let us know. > > Bob, can you describe where this spring attaches? Either I didn...
• Re: Questions about Vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 16:18:36 -0400
  ...I am assuming the springs were installed correctly with the springs resting in their respective detents. If they were, then I would attempt swapping...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:44:57 -0800
  Except for springs and shocks, the rear suspension on the 2WD and Syncro is identical (except Syncro 16"). Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:48:42 -0700
  ...The dissenting opinion says, no, that's wrong; when > >you insert the spacer between the spring perches, you compress the > >spring within the perches...
• Broken syncro rear spring (repeat)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 12:11:38 -0400
  The left rear spring is broken and the last turn on the top is missing. I need advise: 1) are used springs ok? 2...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:18:13 -0800
  Again, you should check Frank's Spring Height Survey at www.frankcondelli.com A paltry amount of data really, considering the membership of this...
• Re: time for new springs?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 May 2002 19:51:58 -0700
  Brad, try to get some used springs from a late 84, 85 or 86 passenger model. They will go right in and the improvement...
• Re: Gowesty 2wd lift spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:34:49 -0700
  I bought the gowesty 2wd lift springs but I did my research before hand and came to the conclusion that stock syncro rear springs...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:17:47 -0700
  ah....like 'which spring' ? there are numerous springs used in the sliding door mechanism of vanagons. and it would also matter which of the...
• Re: Throttle tension spring... Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 4 May 2013 22:06:39 -0400
  ...Throttle tension spring... Purpose? > > That long spring that goes from the air plenum to the tab on top of > throttle > return spring doesn't...
• Re: Rear brake spring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:30:02 -0700
  If someone needs just one rear brake spring, I could supply that. Pmail me if interested. Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon Shock&Spring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:14:37 -0700
  Lucas Alves wrote: > > Listees, > > Having never attempted to replace springs or shocks in the vanagon before, I > figured I'd check with the list...
• Betts Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 20:01:49 -0800
  The syncro springs are done and will be delivered tomorrow. I have 3 or 4 extra sets available. They can ship out this week...
• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
  I have installed a few sets of the GoWesty 2w lift springs. The rears are pretty easy but the fronts are really long and...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700
  ...1.5" lift springs I have a craftsman set that I used, they have an integrated locking pin that keeps the spring in place...
• Re: More Spring Info Tutorial (cure for saggy springs?)
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:05:07 -0400
  >James, do they make them for the syncro? Are the rear springs the same in >shape as the stock spring (progressive wound...narrower at...
• Re: How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:24:54 -0800
  I got my springs, and had them installed at the Volks Cafe' in Santa Cruz. I sat on the beach, they installed the springs...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 11:03:08 -0600
  The springs carry all the weight that is bearing on the top of the springs. Call it chassis - call it body - call it whatever...
• Vanagon Chrome Silicon Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:09:12 -0500
  Just a heads up for those interested that the prototypes for the Vanagon (and syncro) chrome silicon custom coil springs have been ordered and...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 00:09:42 -0700
  Since there has been a thread of discussion on custom springs, I have a question that I'd like to put to the minds...
• Re: Color Coding on rear springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 14:27:16 -0800
  North American VW parts data refers to about 10 different color patterns for front 2wd springs alone. Rear springs that went along with a...
• Re: pop top lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:48:26 -0700
  You're welcome Stuart. >Jack Bombay says the springs must be in good condition > when using his struts. Ah, ok. Interesting. I'm sure...
• Re: H & R springs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 May 2001 10:21:47 EDT
  Ben, the biggest mistake that people make when installing lowered springs is not also installing shocks that are setup for the springs. The catalogs...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Roundup
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 18:53:55 -0700
  ...Search the web for spring manufacturers near you...find the best one that has all the right equipment and routinely does what we're...
• Re: oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:56:20 -0500
  ...That big(over one inch) regular slotted screw at the oil pump has a piston and spring inside.I have heard that people will...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  18 Apr 1995 12:52:12 GMT
  ...It would seem from his writing that stock single springs >would give me more trouble than risking having someone screw up >installing dual springs...
• Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 19:21:18 EST
  Question about front springs for an '87 Vanagon Westy. Planning to rejuvenate the front suspension of my '87 Westy now with 500,000 kms...
• Custom 2WD Vanagon Springs Ready
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 11:29:17 -0700
  For those who have been asking, the springs are done and ready to ship. See http://www.syncro.org/springs.shtml#2WDsprings for details.
• Re: question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 May 2006 16:10:48 -0700
  No, the 88 GL springs are taller than the Wolfy and Carat springs. I have an 88GL and a 87 Wolfy in the driveway...
• Re: can syncro front springs work in a 2wd??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 16:31:37 -0700
  The Syncro front springs are much shorter. The Syncro rear springs are much longer. Both are a little stiffer too. Mark Matthew Pollard wrote...
• FS: H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 11:08:42 -0600
  I am selling my H&R Springs and Bilstein shocks installed in my 1989 wolfsburg edition van. The springs have approximately 5,000 miles...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:25:14 -0800
  There is a very noticable difference between the passenger model and camper springs. My experience is a bit of apples vs. oranges, but not...